Senior Accountant

Job description
Job Summary

The person in the position of Senior Accountant serves as an assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Description

Internal Control:
• Propose continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize the flow of production and review operations.
• Review accounting files, ensuring the quality of the work process.
• Ensure compliance with client files (Corporate and individuals).
• Discuss possible solutions for specific issues with the CEO.

Accounting
• Prepare adjustment entries and compilation missions.
• Fill out T2 corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare individual tax returns during the T1 tax season.
• Design, implement, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals and businesses.
• Respond to questions regarding accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting standards.
• Summarize the current financial situation by gathering information (Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and other reports).
• Justify financial transactions by analyzing documents.

Supervision And Training
• Supervise and train, if necessary, accounting interns, other accountants, or accounting technicians.

Practical Experience
• Practical experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger (management of supplier invoices and payments, customer billing and collection, cash management, and bank reconciliation).

Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Knowledge: Office suite (including advanced Excel), Sage50, Quickbooks online, Profile, and Caseware. Knowledge of Acomba software would be considered an asset.
• Years of experience: 10 years and more.

Bilingual: This role involves interactions with clients on a national scale. Therefore, proficiency in both French and English is required for this role, both in written and oral communication. Read more